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The Home Electric Company Inc
4.9(
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Joe Gatto did the following (transforming homeð ¡), for which I am FOREVER GRATEFUL!ð -First visit, helped me plan, which helped immensely! -Installed six vaulted ceiling recessed lights, extremely large fan/with light in center, & elegant 10â light from 18â ceiling -Afterwards, repaired wall to wall vaulted ceiling foundational cracks -involving plastering multiple times, sanding, then painted entire vaulted ceiling (TRANSFORMING LIVING ROOM!)! -Installed sixteen light fixtures (upstairs, main floor, basement), involving repairing ceiling from old fixture, plastering multiple times, sanding, painting entire kitchen ceiling -installed two exhaust fans (involving cutting into ceiling, plastering few times, sanding, then painting entire bathroom (ceiling/walls) -updated/replaced approximately 25 switches/outlets Joe is an extremely skilled, detailed, focused, trustworthy worker (couple of days able to go swimming while he worked on the house). Best contractor have ever hired (thorough, not rushed, high energy, detailed, and consistent). Also friendly, personable, helpful, & caring."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Illuminight Holiday Lighting
4.1(
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We at Illuminight Holiday Lighting pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade with 20 years experience and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your holiday lighting display. We look forward to earning your business!\n($800 job minimum)

Candy Cane Tree
2 Tone Trees
Commercial Lighting
Perimeter Lighting
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
My Property Masters
3.7(
212
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Holiday Lighting - Add or Remove - For BusinessHoliday Lighting - Add or Remove - Materials Provided by Homeowner

Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The guys were great, they fixed my projects within the time they estimated, and everything works wonderfully. I would definitely recommend and week be keeping them in mind for any future projects."
Response time9 hrs
124 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Handy Hands
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

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Hi neighbor! My name is Ryan, and I’ve been working as a handyman for the past 5 years, building on a wide range of hands-on experience along the way. I take pride in delivering quality work and making sure every job is completed the right way—no shortcuts, no loose ends.\nWhen you invite someone into your home, trust matters. I focus on clear communication, attention to detail, and making sure your vision is fully brought to life. No task is left unfinished, and no concern goes unaddressed.

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Holiday Decorating questions, answered by experts

Professionals use the same methods found in this guide unless they’re decorating a particularly large Christmas tree. In that case, they may also make use of tools like extension poles to get the job done. 

Several options for hanging Christmas lights won't damage gutters. Using shingle clips avoids any hardware contact with them, and using plastic gutter clips minimizes the likelihood of scratching gutters. Remember not to rest a ladder, especially a metal one, against the gutters, and use a ladder stand-off device or stabilizer if you need to use an extension ladder. 

Most contractors will include removal of your lights in the price of installation, but it’s always a good idea to double check. Storage of the lights is often also part of the package when you hire an installation professional, since you might choose to use the same lights for several years.

First of all, don’t shop for bargain lights—often, you’ll end up with a faulty or broken strand, full of dead bulbs or less-than-luminous brightness. Choose quality lights that will last you many years—LED lights have been known to last as long as 100,000 hours. Second, plan ahead and purchase lights for next year’s Christmas during this year’s post-holiday sales. Finally, have a vision and a plan—if you know the measurements of your home, including any windows, doors, and outside bushes you wish to light up, you should be able to only purchase the necessary lights and not more than you need.

No, you should not leave LED Christmas lights up all year. While the LED lights themselves are very durable, their wiring and casings can be as vulnerable as any Christmas lights. They’re subject to drying out, experiencing cold or sun damage that causes them to crack, and even damage caused by gnawing pests. (The same is true of incandescents.) If you want your lights to last the years that they’re rated for, bring them inside after Christmas is over. 

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